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I dare not say how many of these indicators I have but it doesn’t surprise me. I’ve been pastoring now for almost thirty years and I work more hours per week than ever before and fight for quality time with my God more than ever before. I will show this to my wife and we will attempt – again – to better use what God gives us for our good.

Those statistics are shocking at first glance. But when I remember the physical and emotional state I allowed myself to get into during my first year of ministry, they seem on target. I was a guilt-driven minister. Misery! I never want to go back to that again, but I know I am certainly capable.

Thank you for this much needed reminder. May God guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.